Iraqi nationality law

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Iraqi nationality is transmitted by paternity (father). However, this gives the right to Iraqi to transmit citizenship to their children and foreign wives.

The code

The first nationality law was passed in 1924 and, on the 6 August that year, all people within the bounds of Iraqi jurisdixion automatically acquired Iraqi citizenship. [citation needed]

Dual citizenship

As per the 2006 reforms, Iraq recognises dual nationality. Prior to then, Iraqi nationals who acquired another citizenship lost their Iraqi citizenship automatically. [citation needed]

Reforms

In 1963, 1975, 1980, 1990. [citation needed]

See also

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